Nasi Biryani - Celebration Rice (Brunei)

photo by GiddyUpGo

- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
- 1⁄4 cup minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 1⁄4 cups water
- 1 1⁄4 cups long grain rice
- 1⁄4 cup plain yogurt
- 1⁄2 small tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon almonds, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cashews, chopped
- 1⁄2 small fresh red chili pepper
directions
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large pot and fry the sliced shallots until golden, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the oil in the pot.
- Add the minced shallots, ginger and garlic. Saute for two minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the water and bring to a boil, then add the rice and yogurt. Stir until well blended.
- Now add the tomato, cilantro, nuts and chile. Return to a boil, then cover and simmer over a very low flame for 40 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Garnish with the fried shallots.
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